Definition of painters:
(n) :
An artist who paints pictures.
(n) :
A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.
(n) :
(nautical) A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing.
(n) :
(Southern US) A mountain lion.
(n) :
(obsolete) A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use.
(n) :
A surname transferred from the common noun.